R&D Facilities & Safety Lead

Proxima Fusion GmbH; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Proxima Fusion GmbH in Switzerland seeks an experienced R&D Facility & Safety Specialist to ensure safe operation of its Swiss facilities. You will collaborate with Engineering, Safety and Operations teams to uphold high safety standards and structured technical thinking.

The role requires protocol-driven safety management, incident investigations, and coordination with regulators. Fluency in German and willingness to obtain local certifications within three months are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience as a technician, safety engineer, or operations specialist in hardware development environments.
• At least 3 years in research institutes or industrial settings.
• SiBe/KOPAS training (SUVA or equivalent) or willingness to complete within 3 months.
• Strong ownership, proactive teamwork, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Act as Sicherheitsbeauftragte/r (SiBe) or Safety Contact Person for the Swiss subsidiary.
• Coordinate safety organisation and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate risk assessments with leads and external safety specialists.
• Investigate incidents, advise on risks and corrective actions.
• Own emergency planning, first-aider coverage and drills.
• Manage safety inductions, training, and access rights to facilities.
• Serve as the regulators/authorities contact point.
• Organise day-to-day operations of two Swiss R&D facilities.
• Oversee maintenance of tooling, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Procure consumables and stock materials for manufacturing.

Skills

Safety engineering

Facility operations

Regulatory compliance

German language capability

Education

Technical degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Proxima Fusion GmbH in Switzerland seeks an experienced R&D Facility & Safety Specialist to ensure safe operation of its Swiss facilities. You will collaborate with Engineering, Safety and Operations teams to uphold high safety standards and structured technical thinking.

The role requires protocol-driven safety management, incident investigations, and coordination with regulators. Fluency in German and willingness to obtain local certifications within three months are expected.